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Photo: Eric Laignel

Photo: Eric Laignel

The Collective

1 Little W 12th St at Ninth Ave

Manhattan, NY 10014

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The former One Little West 12th space has the same owners (The One Group) and chef (Todd Miller) as before, but the new decor is something else entirely. Objects found on eBay and Etsy crowd the dining room and bar: a flock of seagulls made from cut-up license plates; a host stand made from the hub of a plane; chairs made from traffic signs; and sofas upholstered in repurposed materials. The new menu is eclectic, too, with disco fries (topped with gravy and cheese curds, poutine-style), a burger "royale" with Gouda cheese and truffle sauce, a number of salads and sandwiches. For Meatpacking District shoppers, it's a pleasant place to stop in for brunch. At night, it's much more of a clubby scene.